Pick your Poison: Gin & Dubonnet

Happy 90th Birthday, and World Gin Day, your Majesty!

“Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom”.

Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty the Queen is 90 years old today and, to top off an already EPIC day, it is also World Gin Day!!!
For me, this is even more exciting than Christmas and my birthday!

In celebration of this momentous day, I have made our Liz’s tipple of choice and, funnily enough, it contains Gin! How good is that?!

Lizzie is such a trendsetter, she was in on this Gin revolution long before any of us mere mortals were.

It’s a simple drink – Gin & Dubonnet – but a great one, and The Queen is said to have one very day before Lunch. Technically, by drinking one of these every day, The Queen has over the recommended weekly allowance for alcohol here in the UK. She is now my hero, and has had a Gin every day and made it to 90 years old. I told you all Gin is medicinal…

Ingredients

(Dubonnet is a type of Fortified Wine. It has Cherry, Qunine, Citrus and Toffee notes in it and, to me, this drink tastes a little bit like a spin on a Sangria!)

A slice of Lemon

Ice

Method

Place the Gin and Dubonnet in a Cocktail shaker.

Add some Cubed Ice

Shake until the Cocktail shaker is cold on the outside, about 20 seconds.

Pour into a glass of choice and add a slice of fresh lemon and a few ice cubes.

Bottoms up everyone! Here’s to you Queen Elizabeth II, you complete and utter legend.

I love the Queen, and Gin, in equal measure (make mine a double).

Queen Elizabeth, in my eyes, is a completely awe inspiring and wonderful woman. Born in a turbulent era for the world, knowing and seeing the horrors of war first hand, devoting her life to selflessly serve her Country, being a Mother, a Grandmother and now a Great Grandmother. She has experienced love and loss and, through it all, has maintained her composure, dignity and morals.

In my opinion, she is one of a kind, and I feel so lucky to have been born in a time where I have been able to grow up ‘knowing her’.

She has done wonders for the Royal Family and their perception by the public. She has reached out, made them more personable and ensured the next generation of Royals continue in this way.

The Queen, smiling and laughing when she realised Prince Philip was one of the Soldiers on parade. He hadn’t told her he was going to don a Bearskin hat and stand on parade, I think the look on her face is utterly wonderful. True love.

I understand some people think the Royal Family has ‘had it’s day’, that they aren’t required in this day and age and they’re ‘out of touch’ with the people. However, for me personally, I couldn’t disagree more. I am proud, most of the time if you exclude the recent behaviour of a few ‘England Fans’ in France for the Euro 2016 Football, of our country. I am proud to be able to say I am British and I love our history and heritage. That’s what helps makes Britain Great.

My most favourite ‘Queen moments’ are these two. For me, they sum up all that I love about her.

My name is Gemma, I'm a married mum to 3 feral boys & I'm the one who writes this drivel. I hope you enjoy your visit to my blog where you'll find cocktail & baking recipes, parenting rants, crafts & day out ideas.

So sit back, grab a G&T, hide in the loo for some peace and quiet and enjoy...